Date of Conferral

2023

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Barbara Gross

Abstract

AbstractThe initial need for care for depression is greater for immigrants, who encounter linguistic, cultural, structural, and attitudinal hurdles to mental health care that render them more susceptible to increased levels of depressive symptoms compared to populations of hosting country. The aim of this Doctor of Nursing Practice project was to educate frontliners in the community on how to assess for depression in immigrants in culturally congruent ways. This project addresses gap in mental health care practice that needs urgent redress in promoting self-cultural competence and raising awareness to assess for depression on immigrants. To meet the aims of the project, both secondary and primary data were used based on current literature. Primary data were obtained from a sample of 15 participants (N=15) engaged in a range of educational activities to better assess depression amongst immigrants. Pre-test and post-test data were collected through questionnaires on the teaching tool and analyzed. The mean pretest score for knowledge was 7.45 (SD =1.76) while the mean posttest score for the same was 8.75 (SD = 1.29). The mean pretest score for self-assessment was 3.65 (SD = 1.50) while the mean post-test score was 5.85 (SD = 1.09). The statistically significant difference between pretest and posttest scores for knowledge (z = 3.14, p < 0.01) and awareness (z = 3.78, p < 0.001) indicated increased knowledge and awareness in health care staff of the need for screening of depression amongst immigrants. This project may provide stakeholders with positive social change by strengthening their skills to assess depression in immigrants. The screening interventions will enhance strategies, skills, and knowledge in handling immigrants with depression.

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